Tanzania - Featured Trips

Our Tanzania Special is an exquisite trip that runs on a tailor-made basis and combines famous safari destinations, such as the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, nature walks in the Usambara Mountains and relaxation and culture on Zanzibar Island. This 15-day, action packed, comprehensive and exciting itinerary is run at a leisurely pace - can you think of a better way to spend a fortnight in East Africa?

Transfer by luxury coach and 4x4 vehicle from Dar-es-Salaam to the Usambara Mountains and checking into Mullers Lodge (FB basis). Mullers Lodge is located approximately 20 km outside Lushoto in the Western Usambara Mountains. This spacious, colonial-era farmhouse is perched on a beautiful green hillside, a most relaxing and peaceful retreat. Anna, your host, will make you feel at home in their cosy and comfortable facilities. Overnight at Muller's Lodge on FB basis.

Mullers Lodge is very near the Magamba Forest Reserve, where you can enjoy nature walks ranging from 2 to 10 hours. Some of the more popular walks are the Waterfall, River Loop, and Mountain Top and Grant's Loop walk. The area is well known for it's rich bird life, so get your binoculars out! Overnight at Muller's Lodge on FB basis.

A nature walk to Irente viewpoint, part of Tanzania's cultural tourism programme - entirely run by local people. The proceeds are invested in improvement of farming and irrigation systems to raise the local standard of living. Irente viewpoint, reached after couple of hours, provides spectacular views over Maasai plains almost 1000m below. On the way back you will visit Irente Farm for a lovely homemade lunch. Overnight at Muller's Lodge on FB basis.

Transfer by 4x4 and luxury coach from Usambara Mountains to Arusha and checking into Karama Lodge, a small family run lodge with ensuite, cosy garden bungalows, famous for their evening buffet. Overnight at Karama Lodge on HB basis.

Transfer to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast number of baobab trees and permanent waters of Tarangire River. The latter ensures its high biodiversity all year round, e.g. huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, and elephants. Overnight camping at public campsite on FB basis.

Transfer by 4x4 vehicle to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Serengeti in Maasai language means `endless plain', which is probably the best description for this flat plateau covered in extensive grasslands, interspersed with rocky outcrops called `kopjes'. The Serengeti is best known for wildebeest migration, however large herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalos, impalas and antelopes can be seen all year round. It is also celebrated for its lions, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, large birds (e.g. ostrich) and little birds (e.g. superb starling). Day 6 camping in Serengeti and day 7 transfer to Ngorongoro Crater and camping on Crater rim (both FB basis).

Early morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular caldera (inward collapsed volcano) with a diameter of 19 km and a depth of 600 m. It houses a great number of animals, including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, buffalos, elephants, lions, hippos, a large flock of lesser flamingos and last but not least black rhinos (max of 6 hours allowed in Crater). Transfer to Arusha. Overnight at Karama Lodge on HB basis.

Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar - offering palm fringed white beaches, pristine coral reefs and a colourful history believed to go back 2,000 years. Transfer to the East coast with a spice tour along the way. Zanzibar is famous after all for its cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices and you will be introduced to their uses in cooking and cosmetics. On the East coast you will check into Shooting Star Inn, an intimate & relaxed family run hotel. The bungalows are built to a high standard in traditional Zanzibari style with white lime washed walls, high-beamed ceilings and large windows. Overnight at Shooting Star Inn - Sea View Cottage on HB basis.

Just indulge and relax under a coconut palm on Kiwengwa beach with spectacular views across the coral reefs and the azure Indian Ocean beyond. Try a bit of snorkelling or diving on Shooting Star house reef. Overnight at Shooting Star Inn - Sea View Cottage on HB basis.

Day trip to Jozani forest - home of the Red Colobus monkey - only found on Zanzibar. Jozani has an excellent nature trail to discover the impressive flora and fauna of this island. Some time left in afternoon to further explore Stone Town and maybe try Forodhani Gardens for an infamous Zanzibar pizza. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel or similar on BB basis.

It has always had powerful trading links with Arabia and Persia, providing a gateway for amongst others slaves, gold, ivory, wood, spices, glass and textiles. In Stone Town, you will check into a hotel with the feel of a traditional Zanzibarian house, conveniently located for exploring the labyrinth of narrow streets. Visit the Beit el Ajaib (formerly Sultan's palace), the Old Fort, the Anglican Cathedral and Old Slave Market and you get a real taste of Stone Town's exotic history. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel or similar on BB basis.

Last day on Spice Island Early morning pick up for return flight to Dar in time for your connection home.

Low Season:
£2,430 (£3,005*) per person sharing, based on 4 people travelling
£2,680 (£3,255*) per person sharing, based on 2 people travelling

Peak Season:
£2,505 (£3,125*) per person sharing, based on 4 people travelling
£2,755 (£3,375*) per person sharing, based on 2 people travelling

* Includes international flights from UK on British Airways.

Terms and Conditions apply. Price is subject to availability and subject to change due to currency fluctuation.

3 Nights at Muller`s Lodge (FB)
2 Nights at Karama Lodge (HB)
3 Nights Safari Adventure Camping (FB)
4 Nighs at Shooting Star Inn (HB)
2 Nights at Tembo House Hotel (BB)
4 Days private safari, game drives & park fees
All other excursions mentioned in itinerary above
Transfers

Meals and activities not stated in itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Visa cost